L. A. DEBATES (CENTRAL) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1049
continue in occupation thereof? If so, do Government propose to issue early orders accordingly ? If not, why not ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : (a) Since the cessation of hostilities with Japan, Labour Department have given up requisitioning fresh residential property for accommodating officers of the Central Government.
(b) It is not possible to lay down any general rule. Where Government have permitted one of their servants to occupy a bungalow already requisitioned for the pool, Government must have the right to use the bungalow for the pool. No. 4, Ratendone Road is a case of this type.
This is necessary to secure the best utilization of accommodation in the pool for Government purposes.
(c) Each case will have to be decided on its merits from the point of view of the best utilization of accommodation in the pool.
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*** Mica Mines Labour Welfare Fund Bill**
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Labour Member) : Sir, I beg for leave to introduce a Bill to constitute a fund for the financing of activities to promote the welfare of labour employed in the mica mining industry.
Mr. President : The question is :
“That leave be granted to introduce a Bill to constitute a fund for the financing of activities to promote the welfare of labour employed in the mica mining industry.”
The motion was adopted.
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : Sir, I introduce the Bill.
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@ Factories (Amendment) Bill
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Labour Member) : Sir, I move :
“ That the Bill further to amend the Factories Act, 1934, as reported by the Select Committee, be taken into consideration.”
*Legislative Assembly Debates (Central), Vol. V of 1946, 3rd April 1946, p. 3457.
@ Ibid. p. 3457.